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Queen of the Damned: Part Two
For the bookish girlies who love dark romance, poor life choices, and have their therapist on speed dial...
Previously in Queen of the Damned:
I escaped the insane asylum. Then, I found them. The five masked men who killed my abusive ex and dragged me into their mine for a brutal initiation. I survived. I took my revenge. Then, I ran.
BRIELLA
But they hunted me down—breaking me—just to bring me back. Not to trap me, but to keep me.
Three days unconscious. Three days of rebuilding my body, my mind, my strength.
I am no longer just a survivor. I am their Queen. I kneel because I choose to, and I not a victim, but a survivor.
And just when I accept my place…my past comes back. The Prophet is closing in, ready to shatter the chains and drag me from the monsters I love. He wants me as a slave. But I will never kneel. I am the Queen of the Damned.
THE DAMNED
We are not heroes. We are the monsters that keep the dark at bay.
The Alpha—a psychopath with a moral compass of loyalty and kinship.
The Doctor—who stitches wounds and breaks bones with equal precision.
The Fighter—the quiet guardian who became her ultimate shield.
The Butcher—the rabid dog who provides and destroys in equal measure.
The Axeman—who laughs while splitting any man who dares touch his Queen.
She no longer just survives with us. She bleeds with us. She rules with us.
If she’s a monster, then we’re the ones who gave her teeth.
And if the past tries to steal her back? We won’t just burn the world. We’ll keep it burning forever—so she may feel its heat.
~ The soul-shattering sequel to Queen of the Damned. A contemporary why-choose romance where the monsters don’t just protect the girl—they teach her to own the darkness herself. For mature readers who find home in the shadows.
Previously in Queen of the Damned:
I escaped the insane asylum. Then, I found them. The five masked men who killed my abusive ex and dragged me into their mine for a brutal initiation. I survived. I took my revenge. Then, I ran.
BRIELLA
But they hunted me down—breaking me—just to bring me back. Not to trap me, but to keep me.
Three days unconscious. Three days of rebuilding my body, my mind, my strength.
I am no longer just a survivor. I am their Queen. I kneel because I choose to, and I not a victim, but a survivor.
And just when I accept my place…my past comes back. The Prophet is closing in, ready to shatter the chains and drag me from the monsters I love. He wants me as a slave. But I will never kneel. I am the Queen of the Damned.
THE DAMNED
We are not heroes. We are the monsters that keep the dark at bay.
The Alpha—a psychopath with a moral compass of loyalty and kinship.
The Doctor—who stitches wounds and breaks bones with equal precision.
The Fighter—the quiet guardian who became her ultimate shield.
The Butcher—the rabid dog who provides and destroys in equal measure.
The Axeman—who laughs while splitting any man who dares touch his Queen.
She no longer just survives with us. She bleeds with us. She rules with us.
If she’s a monster, then we’re the ones who gave her teeth.
And if the past tries to steal her back? We won’t just burn the world. We’ll keep it burning forever—so she may feel its heat.
~ The soul-shattering sequel to Queen of the Damned. A contemporary why-choose romance where the monsters don’t just protect the girl—they teach her to own the darkness herself. For mature readers who find home in the shadows.
446 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 25, 2026
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May 21, 2026
Just got to love when you can jump into the next book 😉
After the ending of the last book, you kind of knew she’d not get away especially with such a refined hunter on her tail though I can’t lie I didn’t expect him to do what he did 😱 They take her back, this time she has resigned herself to the fact they really do want her. Which is all well and good until another fly in the ointment disrupts their life. At this point all hell breaks loose…
“I BECAME THE THING THEY COULD FEAR MORE THAN MONSTERS. THE MEMORY.”
Totally enjoyed this duet, still on the fence as to which male character I liked best so I’m just going to be greedy and say all of them as each brings his own personality, depravity, emotions to the table 🤭 The whole duet has been focused on Briella, her past, present and future, we do however, get the guys past stories which was a great addition with lots of spicy times, 🐝DSM, etc. but through it all she has shown us how strong a woman can be and if you read between the lines I believe this is what Emily wants us to see, not an abused woman but one who will always come back fighting no matter her loss 🫶🏻
After the ending of the last book, you kind of knew she’d not get away especially with such a refined hunter on her tail though I can’t lie I didn’t expect him to do what he did 😱 They take her back, this time she has resigned herself to the fact they really do want her. Which is all well and good until another fly in the ointment disrupts their life. At this point all hell breaks loose…
“I BECAME THE THING THEY COULD FEAR MORE THAN MONSTERS. THE MEMORY.”
Totally enjoyed this duet, still on the fence as to which male character I liked best so I’m just going to be greedy and say all of them as each brings his own personality, depravity, emotions to the table 🤭 The whole duet has been focused on Briella, her past, present and future, we do however, get the guys past stories which was a great addition with lots of spicy times, 🐝DSM, etc. but through it all she has shown us how strong a woman can be and if you read between the lines I believe this is what Emily wants us to see, not an abused woman but one who will always come back fighting no matter her loss 🫶🏻
February 22, 2026
**ARC READ**
Part two was just as good as part one, if not better simply for the fact that you truly got into what makes each character the way they are. And, honestly, the face reveals in the chapter arts because holy hot tamale!
Briella found herself in a position that required her to once again rise from the ashes of her past and stand strong in the truth of who she really is: Queen of the Damned (gods and monsters, heh).
Seeing the way the MMCs grew to love her from book one to book two, how she became their lifeline, was absolutely amazing and well written. And the face off!!!! Oh my goodness, I knew it was coming but I never could have expected the way it turned out.
With a HEA, I was pleased with how this two part book ended and wouldn’t hesitate to read another book by Emily.
Part two was just as good as part one, if not better simply for the fact that you truly got into what makes each character the way they are. And, honestly, the face reveals in the chapter arts because holy hot tamale!
Briella found herself in a position that required her to once again rise from the ashes of her past and stand strong in the truth of who she really is: Queen of the Damned (gods and monsters, heh).
Seeing the way the MMCs grew to love her from book one to book two, how she became their lifeline, was absolutely amazing and well written. And the face off!!!! Oh my goodness, I knew it was coming but I never could have expected the way it turned out.
With a HEA, I was pleased with how this two part book ended and wouldn’t hesitate to read another book by Emily.
March 31, 2026
cringe
DNF at 22% because:
1. Im bored, this one is just as boring as the first one
2. OMG she’s so special with her NATURAL PURPLE HAIR. Mind you this isn’t a fantasy or PNR. I can suspend reality for A LOT but if an author is writing a contemporary romance then they are subject to the natural laws like physics and biology at the very least, “…and my other hand reaching up for her curls. “Hasn’t faded all this time.” I pull the bun free until her purple-brown hair cascades all around me. “It won’t.” I breathe her in. “No bottle and weave.” She shakes her head. Fuck, she’s a wonder.” And purple-brown is not a hair color and the, I think AI, images of the characters at the beginning of every chapter show a woman with purple hair.
3. I cringe with how deep the writing tries to be.
DNF at 22% because:
1. Im bored, this one is just as boring as the first one
2. OMG she’s so special with her NATURAL PURPLE HAIR. Mind you this isn’t a fantasy or PNR. I can suspend reality for A LOT but if an author is writing a contemporary romance then they are subject to the natural laws like physics and biology at the very least, “…and my other hand reaching up for her curls. “Hasn’t faded all this time.” I pull the bun free until her purple-brown hair cascades all around me. “It won’t.” I breathe her in. “No bottle and weave.” She shakes her head. Fuck, she’s a wonder.” And purple-brown is not a hair color and the, I think AI, images of the characters at the beginning of every chapter show a woman with purple hair.
3. I cringe with how deep the writing tries to be.
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March 3, 2026🔴 This is a poly romance, not a RH 🔴
March 25, 2026
Do not even think about diving into part two without reading the first. You. Will. Be. Lost. This sequel doesn’t ease you in; it drags you straight back into a brutal, fast-paced storm of dark, obsessive emotion that never lets up. The intensity is almost disorienting, leaving you questioning how you became so consumed but that’s the trap. The five men are dangerously compelling, their manipulation and control pushing every boundary, making this a story not meant for the faint of heart. Yet it works because of the depth each character is layered, magnetic, and impossible to ignore. And Briella stands at the center of it all: fierce, scarred, and resilient, a survivor who demands both respect and empathy. This is a dark romance that doesn’t shy away from its shadows, binding devotion and danger into something intoxicatingly powerful where love doesn’t just survive the darkness, it thrives within it.
May 25, 2026
My personal take, part 2 is a bit more unhinged but beautiful in the best way. If you can't handle the dark side, this may not be for you. Don't let the trigger warnings fool you. Flip the cover at your own risk.
August 25, 2026
I don't know what to feel after reading this. I knew it was pitch black, I knew the mmcs were black holes, not simple morally black guys, but black holes of extreme kind, I knew that this book had an HEA when I preferred it be a non HEA, but what I did not expect this book to make me question my self, my worth or my sanity. The initial initiation scene and the final ones made me feel aroused and gave me hardcore orgasms, yet it left me with a feeling of disgust and self loathing, because who the fuck gets off on straight rape and abuse ? And it was that, no hiding behind kinks of non con, dub con, sadism etc.
The fmc takes revenge in the form of childish pranks on all except the main culprit Raphael. God even typing his name out makes me feel like throwing up and sobbing. No one deserved an hea, but Raphael, he deserved worse. I could not relate to his logics and reasonings, and to be honest I found them all to be excuses to hide is abusive nature. God times like this I wished Trisha Wolfe's Necrosis of Mind duet MC Alex came in handy. He could have used Raphael and Rory and the other puppets, Seth, Vincent and Jude as his subjects in his study to cure psychopathy, to cure their fucked up thinking and once they were cured, they should have been so horrified with their actions that the best course of action for them would have to off themselves, because no one needs them. They were serial rapists who killed innocent women if they were not able to pass their levels. I mean yeah I felt arousal, hell I orgasamed at level3 and level 2 but even I would have chosen death, because irrespective of their logic, I would win, simply by choosing myself over my rapists, over my abusers had that been the case (though I would have preferred castrating and torturing them if I had the minuscule chance of getting free). I honestly hopes that when Raphael got the epiphany when Jude was resurrecting Bri after Alden's torture, he would simply take himself out from the fucked up polyamory relations, but nooooooo all he does is clears Jude's debt. I mean who the fuck made him the leader or why not have someone keep this monster in check, because not once does he suffer or repent. He rapes, he abuses, he breaks, he takes, he cripples Bri and the fucked up lady goes and decides to love the cockroach??
I didn't give the book a high rating because I loved or liked this book, I gave it a high rating, because only a talented author could make me hate a book, yet make me addicted to it too. I couldn't give it a five star, simply because I wanted to hate myself a bit less, for having such visceral reactions ranging from hate to arousal to overwhelmedness to empathy (for the backstories and for the fmc) to what not other emotion for a duet, that I never even liked (hell I can't even say its because I am pms-ing or ovulating, because damn its my follicular phase thats going on). I shed tears while reading the duet, not knowing why shed those tears, I raged , I loathed , I questioned my sanity because the author wrote the duet in such a way that it sucks you in. You already experienced the shock values at the start, the other sex scenes are made tame, because she wants you to focus on the psych of the leads, you try to do that throughout the book, trying to find the character arcs that the author mentioned about, and get ultimately trapped in this duet.
This is the only book where I never fall for the villains, yet get aroused, yet try to see and understand their reasonings, their psych, only to still loathe them till the end.
The author really wrote a duet which pulled me in, which made me loathe the villains till the end and yet it never overshadowed the fact that the author wrote a brilliant pitch black romance which made me addicted to finish it, which made me question myself, which made me test my limits of sanity.
The fmc takes revenge in the form of childish pranks on all except the main culprit Raphael. God even typing his name out makes me feel like throwing up and sobbing. No one deserved an hea, but Raphael, he deserved worse. I could not relate to his logics and reasonings, and to be honest I found them all to be excuses to hide is abusive nature. God times like this I wished Trisha Wolfe's Necrosis of Mind duet MC Alex came in handy. He could have used Raphael and Rory and the other puppets, Seth, Vincent and Jude as his subjects in his study to cure psychopathy, to cure their fucked up thinking and once they were cured, they should have been so horrified with their actions that the best course of action for them would have to off themselves, because no one needs them. They were serial rapists who killed innocent women if they were not able to pass their levels. I mean yeah I felt arousal, hell I orgasamed at level3 and level 2 but even I would have chosen death, because irrespective of their logic, I would win, simply by choosing myself over my rapists, over my abusers had that been the case (though I would have preferred castrating and torturing them if I had the minuscule chance of getting free). I honestly hopes that when Raphael got the epiphany when Jude was resurrecting Bri after Alden's torture, he would simply take himself out from the fucked up polyamory relations, but nooooooo all he does is clears Jude's debt. I mean who the fuck made him the leader or why not have someone keep this monster in check, because not once does he suffer or repent. He rapes, he abuses, he breaks, he takes, he cripples Bri and the fucked up lady goes and decides to love the cockroach??
I didn't give the book a high rating because I loved or liked this book, I gave it a high rating, because only a talented author could make me hate a book, yet make me addicted to it too. I couldn't give it a five star, simply because I wanted to hate myself a bit less, for having such visceral reactions ranging from hate to arousal to overwhelmedness to empathy (for the backstories and for the fmc) to what not other emotion for a duet, that I never even liked (hell I can't even say its because I am pms-ing or ovulating, because damn its my follicular phase thats going on). I shed tears while reading the duet, not knowing why shed those tears, I raged , I loathed , I questioned my sanity because the author wrote the duet in such a way that it sucks you in. You already experienced the shock values at the start, the other sex scenes are made tame, because she wants you to focus on the psych of the leads, you try to do that throughout the book, trying to find the character arcs that the author mentioned about, and get ultimately trapped in this duet.
This is the only book where I never fall for the villains, yet get aroused, yet try to see and understand their reasonings, their psych, only to still loathe them till the end.
The author really wrote a duet which pulled me in, which made me loathe the villains till the end and yet it never overshadowed the fact that the author wrote a brilliant pitch black romance which made me addicted to finish it, which made me question myself, which made me test my limits of sanity.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 27, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Dark, Devastating, and Deeply Healing 🖤🔥
There are trigger warnings which is what captured my interest from the get go. The tricky part is that they can involve spoilers, so it’s hard to say “go in blind” when this story is so dark and your mental health comes first. That said, if you’ve read Part One, you’re likely prepared for what’s ahead. And you have to read the first book before this one or you will be lost.. There is no gentle reintroduction here. This sequel throws you straight back into the story in a fast paced and engaging way.
The five men are dangerously compelling. Their manipulation, their control—they push every boundary, making this a story not meant for the faint of heart. But what makes it work is the depth. Each character has their own personality with complicated and nuanced layers, magnetic personalities, witty banter, and impossible to ignore. Their backstories feel intentional and true to who they are, revealed in a way that never feels overwhelming or forced.
And the Damned… they’re even more complex here. We see beyond the violence, beyond the masks. Their loyalty to each other, their devotion, the way they love in the only way they know how—it’s brutal, messy, and somehow still beautiful. Each broken jagged piece of their character somehow perfectly connects with each other.
Briella’s journey stands out the most. She had the least protection, the least support—she was truly alone—and that made her growth hit even harder. Watching her claw her way back, piece by piece, is both heartbreaking and empowering.
I loved the banter between Red and Bri, and the chemistry between Seth and Rory was easily a highlight—the push and pull, the calm and the beast… so good. Seth and Red’s arcs were especially touching, and seeing Briella evolve from where she started to where she ends up? Absolutely devastating in the best way.What truly surprised me in Part Two was the emotional depth. Beneath all the chaos, darkness, and toxicity, there’s something else—healing. There’s reclamation. There’s a woman taking back every piece of herself that was stolen. The ending felt earned. Cathartic. Like closure after surviving something massive.
The world-building plays a huge role in that immersion. It’s dark, vivid, and consuming—pulling you completely out of reality and into something twisted yet captivating. You don’t just read this story—you live it, feel it, survive it alongside the characters.
If you love dark why-choose romances where the men are unapologetic monsters and the heroine doesn’t just get protected—she becomes powerful in her own right (a women who can go toe to toe with her men and is an equal who can stand strong on her own.—this book will wreck you in the best way.
Check your triggers. Or in my case look over your check list 😂😉. 😮💨
An unforgettable, brutal, and ultimately wonderful ending.
Dark, Devastating, and Deeply Healing 🖤🔥
There are trigger warnings which is what captured my interest from the get go. The tricky part is that they can involve spoilers, so it’s hard to say “go in blind” when this story is so dark and your mental health comes first. That said, if you’ve read Part One, you’re likely prepared for what’s ahead. And you have to read the first book before this one or you will be lost.. There is no gentle reintroduction here. This sequel throws you straight back into the story in a fast paced and engaging way.
The five men are dangerously compelling. Their manipulation, their control—they push every boundary, making this a story not meant for the faint of heart. But what makes it work is the depth. Each character has their own personality with complicated and nuanced layers, magnetic personalities, witty banter, and impossible to ignore. Their backstories feel intentional and true to who they are, revealed in a way that never feels overwhelming or forced.
And the Damned… they’re even more complex here. We see beyond the violence, beyond the masks. Their loyalty to each other, their devotion, the way they love in the only way they know how—it’s brutal, messy, and somehow still beautiful. Each broken jagged piece of their character somehow perfectly connects with each other.
Briella’s journey stands out the most. She had the least protection, the least support—she was truly alone—and that made her growth hit even harder. Watching her claw her way back, piece by piece, is both heartbreaking and empowering.
I loved the banter between Red and Bri, and the chemistry between Seth and Rory was easily a highlight—the push and pull, the calm and the beast… so good. Seth and Red’s arcs were especially touching, and seeing Briella evolve from where she started to where she ends up? Absolutely devastating in the best way.What truly surprised me in Part Two was the emotional depth. Beneath all the chaos, darkness, and toxicity, there’s something else—healing. There’s reclamation. There’s a woman taking back every piece of herself that was stolen. The ending felt earned. Cathartic. Like closure after surviving something massive.
The world-building plays a huge role in that immersion. It’s dark, vivid, and consuming—pulling you completely out of reality and into something twisted yet captivating. You don’t just read this story—you live it, feel it, survive it alongside the characters.
If you love dark why-choose romances where the men are unapologetic monsters and the heroine doesn’t just get protected—she becomes powerful in her own right (a women who can go toe to toe with her men and is an equal who can stand strong on her own.—this book will wreck you in the best way.
Check your triggers. Or in my case look over your check list 😂😉. 😮💨
An unforgettable, brutal, and ultimately wonderful ending.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 8, 2026
This sequel was completely soul consuming. Darker, more emotional, more twisted, and somehow even more addictive than the first book. Queen of the Damned takes everything that made the first story brutal and compelling, then adds an incredible level of emotional depth, healing, and belonging that hit me harder than I expected.
Briella’s journey in this book was powerful. She starts so broken, but watching her slowly reclaim herself, step into her power, and become fully empowered as the Queen was unforgettable. The trauma, the pain, the rage — none of it is magically erased, which made her growth feel raw and real. There’s such a strong sense of healing woven through the darkness, not in a gentle way, but in a brutal “we survive together” kind of way that fit this world perfectly.
And Vincent? Absolutely owned my heart in this book. His quiet devotion, protectiveness, and steady presence amongst all the chaos made every scene with him unforgettable. He brought such emotional weight to the story and balanced the violence and madness with genuine tenderness beneath the surface. I loved him endlessly.
The Damned are still completely unhinged, violent monsters, but this time you truly feel the bond between them all. The loyalty, obsession, trauma bonding, and fierce need to protect Briella created this deeply emotional dynamic that became impossible not to love. They don’t just want her alive — they want her whole, powerful, and standing beside them in the darkness.
The writing was immersive and intense, pulling me into every brutal moment, every emotional wound, every twisted act of love and devotion. This series doesn’t hold back — it’s graphic, savage, emotional, and beautifully damaged in all the best ways.
If you love morally black characters, broken people finding belonging in each other, possessive devotion, emotional healing through darkness, and relationships that feel chaotic yet fiercely loyal, this book delivers everything. I couldn’t put it down.
Briella’s journey in this book was powerful. She starts so broken, but watching her slowly reclaim herself, step into her power, and become fully empowered as the Queen was unforgettable. The trauma, the pain, the rage — none of it is magically erased, which made her growth feel raw and real. There’s such a strong sense of healing woven through the darkness, not in a gentle way, but in a brutal “we survive together” kind of way that fit this world perfectly.
And Vincent? Absolutely owned my heart in this book. His quiet devotion, protectiveness, and steady presence amongst all the chaos made every scene with him unforgettable. He brought such emotional weight to the story and balanced the violence and madness with genuine tenderness beneath the surface. I loved him endlessly.
The Damned are still completely unhinged, violent monsters, but this time you truly feel the bond between them all. The loyalty, obsession, trauma bonding, and fierce need to protect Briella created this deeply emotional dynamic that became impossible not to love. They don’t just want her alive — they want her whole, powerful, and standing beside them in the darkness.
The writing was immersive and intense, pulling me into every brutal moment, every emotional wound, every twisted act of love and devotion. This series doesn’t hold back — it’s graphic, savage, emotional, and beautifully damaged in all the best ways.
If you love morally black characters, broken people finding belonging in each other, possessive devotion, emotional healing through darkness, and relationships that feel chaotic yet fiercely loyal, this book delivers everything. I couldn’t put it down.
March 27, 2026
First and foremost, check yourself. There are trigger warnings and they are important, but they also involve spoilers. It's hard to say go in blind when this is dark and your mental health is important. On this note, I will say if you've read the first one, you're probably good. And, you should definitely read the first one before this one. No question. There is no ease of passage, it dives back in hard and brutal.
Now for the book itself. I love Emily Shore, she always delivers for me, speaks to trauma deep within me, and makes me feel heard/seen in ways I didn't know I needed. Briella and the damned are something. They are beautiful souls and they do get their HEA.
I will say that I preferred the first book to this one. I will also caveat that this felt less like RH and more like Poly, but that was just my thoughts. The other piece that I really struggled with was Rafael. I felt like he was so overinflated the entire book. I also felt like his monologues were all the same and they got so tedious very early on. I started skimming them a bit because they dragged. I don't feel like he ever displays any accountability and the reality is he maims her permanently. He doesn't have to deal with any sort of consequences or repercussions for any of his actions which are not team player like at all. They don't allude to his whole family mantra and that really bothered.
Otherwise thought, I love some of the characters. Seth and Red are adorable and their arcs are beautiful. Briella comes a long way from her beginning roots. Her journey is absolutely brutal and the reality of their obsession with each other is thrilling. This was wicked and soul crushing but accomplished everything it needed to, as always. Brutal, devestating, emotionally toxic, but with a full rebirth.
Now for the book itself. I love Emily Shore, she always delivers for me, speaks to trauma deep within me, and makes me feel heard/seen in ways I didn't know I needed. Briella and the damned are something. They are beautiful souls and they do get their HEA.
I will say that I preferred the first book to this one. I will also caveat that this felt less like RH and more like Poly, but that was just my thoughts. The other piece that I really struggled with was Rafael. I felt like he was so overinflated the entire book. I also felt like his monologues were all the same and they got so tedious very early on. I started skimming them a bit because they dragged. I don't feel like he ever displays any accountability and the reality is he maims her permanently. He doesn't have to deal with any sort of consequences or repercussions for any of his actions which are not team player like at all. They don't allude to his whole family mantra and that really bothered.
Otherwise thought, I love some of the characters. Seth and Red are adorable and their arcs are beautiful. Briella comes a long way from her beginning roots. Her journey is absolutely brutal and the reality of their obsession with each other is thrilling. This was wicked and soul crushing but accomplished everything it needed to, as always. Brutal, devestating, emotionally toxic, but with a full rebirth.
Review of advance copy received from Author
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Dark, Devastating, and Deeply Healing 🖤🔥
Queen of the Damned: Part Two by Emily Shore is hands down the best possible conclusion to this twisted, soul-consuming story.
From the very first book, I was already hooked—but Part Two? It took everything to a whole new level. As a whole, this duet was mind-bending, earth-shattering, and completely soul-snatching… yet so redemptive. 🖤
Briella’s transformation in this installment is what truly made it unforgettable. She’s no longer just surviving—she’s choosing. Choosing the darkness. Choosing her monsters. Choosing her power. Watching her rise into the Queen she was always meant to be felt raw, intense, and strangely empowering. She kneels because she wants to. She stands because she can. That evolution? Absolutely everything. 👑🔥
And the Damned… each of them felt even more layered in this book. We get a deeper look into who they are beneath the violence, beneath the masks. Their loyalty, their devotion, the way they love in the only way they know how—it’s brutal, messy, and somehow beautiful. This isn’t a soft romance. It’s sharp edges and blood-stained promises. But it works.
The emotional depth in Part Two really surprised me. Beneath the chaos and darkness, there’s healing. There’s reclamation. There’s a woman taking back every piece of herself that was stolen. The ending felt earned. It felt cathartic. It felt like closure after surviving something massive. 🩶
If you love dark why-choose romances where the men are unapologetic monsters and the heroine doesn’t just get protected—she becomes powerful in her own right—this book will wreck you in the best way.
Check your triggers. Hold onto your heart. And maybe keep your therapist on speed dial. 😅🖤
An unforgettable, brutal, and ultimately healing finale.
Queen of the Damned: Part Two by Emily Shore is hands down the best possible conclusion to this twisted, soul-consuming story.
From the very first book, I was already hooked—but Part Two? It took everything to a whole new level. As a whole, this duet was mind-bending, earth-shattering, and completely soul-snatching… yet so redemptive. 🖤
Briella’s transformation in this installment is what truly made it unforgettable. She’s no longer just surviving—she’s choosing. Choosing the darkness. Choosing her monsters. Choosing her power. Watching her rise into the Queen she was always meant to be felt raw, intense, and strangely empowering. She kneels because she wants to. She stands because she can. That evolution? Absolutely everything. 👑🔥
And the Damned… each of them felt even more layered in this book. We get a deeper look into who they are beneath the violence, beneath the masks. Their loyalty, their devotion, the way they love in the only way they know how—it’s brutal, messy, and somehow beautiful. This isn’t a soft romance. It’s sharp edges and blood-stained promises. But it works.
The emotional depth in Part Two really surprised me. Beneath the chaos and darkness, there’s healing. There’s reclamation. There’s a woman taking back every piece of herself that was stolen. The ending felt earned. It felt cathartic. It felt like closure after surviving something massive. 🩶
If you love dark why-choose romances where the men are unapologetic monsters and the heroine doesn’t just get protected—she becomes powerful in her own right—this book will wreck you in the best way.
Check your triggers. Hold onto your heart. And maybe keep your therapist on speed dial. 😅🖤
An unforgettable, brutal, and ultimately healing finale.
March 25, 2026
First—don’t even contemplate reading this without having read part one.
You will be completely lost.
Part two doesn’t just pick up where things left off—it launches straight back into the same relentless, fast-paced momentum of this dark and wild reverse harem romance. From the very first page, there’s no time to breathe. You’re thrown straight into an emotionally charged whirlwind that keeps tightening its grip the deeper you go.
At times, you may even find yourself wondering how you got pulled so completely into this story—questioning the author’s ability to weave something so intense, so consuming. But that’s exactly the hook.
That said, readers absolutely need to take the trigger warnings seriously. The level of manipulation and emotional pressure these five devilishly captivating men exert will push your comfort zones in ways that won’t be for everyone.
What makes it work, though, is the characters. Each one is intriguing, layered, and strangely compelling—you don’t just read about them, you connect with them. Their backstories add depth and clarity, making the overall dynamic even more gripping.
And then there’s Briella. She is brilliantly written—a true survivor. Strong, guarded, and resilient, yet still carrying a vulnerability that makes her feel real and admirable. She commands your respect while still pulling at your emotions.
This is undeniably a dark romance that explores heavy themes, but it’s also wrapped in an intense sense of devotion and connection that keeps you invested.
My favourite concept? “Light punishment, heavy in worship.”
Tread carefully, take a breath when you need to—and above all, let yourself believe in the power of a love that thrives even in darkness.
You will be completely lost.
Part two doesn’t just pick up where things left off—it launches straight back into the same relentless, fast-paced momentum of this dark and wild reverse harem romance. From the very first page, there’s no time to breathe. You’re thrown straight into an emotionally charged whirlwind that keeps tightening its grip the deeper you go.
At times, you may even find yourself wondering how you got pulled so completely into this story—questioning the author’s ability to weave something so intense, so consuming. But that’s exactly the hook.
That said, readers absolutely need to take the trigger warnings seriously. The level of manipulation and emotional pressure these five devilishly captivating men exert will push your comfort zones in ways that won’t be for everyone.
What makes it work, though, is the characters. Each one is intriguing, layered, and strangely compelling—you don’t just read about them, you connect with them. Their backstories add depth and clarity, making the overall dynamic even more gripping.
And then there’s Briella. She is brilliantly written—a true survivor. Strong, guarded, and resilient, yet still carrying a vulnerability that makes her feel real and admirable. She commands your respect while still pulling at your emotions.
This is undeniably a dark romance that explores heavy themes, but it’s also wrapped in an intense sense of devotion and connection that keeps you invested.
My favourite concept? “Light punishment, heavy in worship.”
Tread carefully, take a breath when you need to—and above all, let yourself believe in the power of a love that thrives even in darkness.
April 20, 2026
For readers who crave dark romance that doesn’t pull its punches, *Queen of the Damned* is a brutal, intoxicating ride deeper into obsession, power, and chosen darkness.
Picking up after Briella’s escape and return, this sequel wastes no time throwing you back into the chaos. But what stands out most is Briella herself. She’s no longer just surviving—she’s evolving. Her transformation into someone who *chooses* the monsters, who claims her place beside them rather than being dragged into it, gives the story its emotional weight. She’s fierce, damaged, and unapologetically complex.
The five masked men—the Damned—remain exactly what they should be: dangerous, unhinged, and bound by a loyalty that borders on feral. Each one brings a distinct energy to the group, from calculated cruelty to explosive violence, and together they create a dynamic that’s as compelling as it is disturbing. This is very much a “why-choose” romance, but don’t expect softness—love here is sharp, possessive, and often brutal.
The tension ramps up with the looming threat of Briella’s past, adding urgency and pushing her further into the identity she’s building. The stakes feel personal and explosive, and the story leans fully into its themes of control, power, and reclaiming agency—even in the darkest ways.
That said, this isn’t a book for everyone. The content is heavy, हिंtensely graphic at times, and unapologetically dark. It doesn’t try to justify its characters or make them palatable—it asks you to accept them as they are.
Overall, *Queen of the Damned* is a gripping, emotionally charged sequel that embraces the shadows completely. If you’re a fan of dark romance where the heroine rises not despite the darkness but because of it, this one will absolutely hook you.
Picking up after Briella’s escape and return, this sequel wastes no time throwing you back into the chaos. But what stands out most is Briella herself. She’s no longer just surviving—she’s evolving. Her transformation into someone who *chooses* the monsters, who claims her place beside them rather than being dragged into it, gives the story its emotional weight. She’s fierce, damaged, and unapologetically complex.
The five masked men—the Damned—remain exactly what they should be: dangerous, unhinged, and bound by a loyalty that borders on feral. Each one brings a distinct energy to the group, from calculated cruelty to explosive violence, and together they create a dynamic that’s as compelling as it is disturbing. This is very much a “why-choose” romance, but don’t expect softness—love here is sharp, possessive, and often brutal.
The tension ramps up with the looming threat of Briella’s past, adding urgency and pushing her further into the identity she’s building. The stakes feel personal and explosive, and the story leans fully into its themes of control, power, and reclaiming agency—even in the darkest ways.
That said, this isn’t a book for everyone. The content is heavy, हिंtensely graphic at times, and unapologetically dark. It doesn’t try to justify its characters or make them palatable—it asks you to accept them as they are.
Overall, *Queen of the Damned* is a gripping, emotionally charged sequel that embraces the shadows completely. If you’re a fan of dark romance where the heroine rises not despite the darkness but because of it, this one will absolutely hook you.
May 19, 2026
Ok so I am conflicted with this one. On one hand I was thoroughly entertained but again, there were parts where I just couldn't get passed it being full on abuse.
It def wasn't as bad as the Assassin book...well actually, it prolly was worse, but I think having 5 of them in the mix made it less brutal.
They all caused her some sort of unnecessary pain, but Jude would heal her inside and out. Seth brought lightheartedness nd laughter. Vincent made her feel safe. Rory pushed her boundaries but ultimately abided by her rules. The only one who brought pain with no remorse, no caring, no love, was Raph but he's incapable of those things, being a psychopath. He did dig his way deeper into her being than any of the others nd I feel like it was because she knew she was just as capable of being as cold nd heartless as him but never let that part consume her.
The whole god complex thing did me in too. Like c'mon, she went from one "prophet" type dood to another. The difference only being that she chose the second one...sort of. The whole dynamic of Raph being first for everything nd all these alpha males just bending the knee to him...why? He saved them, sure, but they've all saved each other in some capacity. Kept each other safe nd alive. I don't get it.
My last 2 cents is this - at the beginning of book 1, the author told us we'd hate Rory nd we'd still hate him after everything. Well, Rory was prolly my favourite. Sure, he brutally wielded that monster at first but when she said no more, he listened. He was abrasive in a funny way nd always fun. Totally obsessed. From beginning to end you could feel just how Rory really felt about Briella. Team Rory all the way! Vincent a very close 2nd.
It def wasn't as bad as the Assassin book...well actually, it prolly was worse, but I think having 5 of them in the mix made it less brutal.
They all caused her some sort of unnecessary pain, but Jude would heal her inside and out. Seth brought lightheartedness nd laughter. Vincent made her feel safe. Rory pushed her boundaries but ultimately abided by her rules. The only one who brought pain with no remorse, no caring, no love, was Raph but he's incapable of those things, being a psychopath. He did dig his way deeper into her being than any of the others nd I feel like it was because she knew she was just as capable of being as cold nd heartless as him but never let that part consume her.
The whole god complex thing did me in too. Like c'mon, she went from one "prophet" type dood to another. The difference only being that she chose the second one...sort of. The whole dynamic of Raph being first for everything nd all these alpha males just bending the knee to him...why? He saved them, sure, but they've all saved each other in some capacity. Kept each other safe nd alive. I don't get it.
My last 2 cents is this - at the beginning of book 1, the author told us we'd hate Rory nd we'd still hate him after everything. Well, Rory was prolly my favourite. Sure, he brutally wielded that monster at first but when she said no more, he listened. He was abrasive in a funny way nd always fun. Totally obsessed. From beginning to end you could feel just how Rory really felt about Briella. Team Rory all the way! Vincent a very close 2nd.
March 25, 2026
I was lucky enough to be an ARC reader and Emily definitely didn’t disappoint for part 2
Make sure to read part 1 or it won’t make sense.
Queen of the Damned: Part 2 doesn’t just lean into dark romance—it drags you under and makes you enjoy it. This isn’t about survival anymore. It’s about power, control, and the kind of transformation that leaves nothing soft behind.
Briella isn’t the same girl from book one, and honestly, she’s not supposed to be. She’s done being the victim, done running, and fully stepping into something dangerous. Watching her choose darkness instead of fighting it is unsettling in the best way , she’s stronger, colder and far more ruthless, and it’s impossible not to be pulled in by it.
The Damned? Completely unhinged. Brutal, obsessive, and walking the line between protective and possessive in a way that feels almost toxic but that’s what makes it so addictive. Their loyalty to Briella isn’t sweet, it’s consuming and it adds to that chaotic “found family, but make it hellish” energy.
And just when you think it can’t get worse, The Prophet lingers, dragging everything back to where it started and cranking the tension higher. There’s no peace here, just constant pressure, danger, and the sense that everything could snap at any second.
This book is messy, intense, and unapologetically dark. It doesn’t try to soften anything and that’s exactly why it works. If you want something light, this isn’t it. But if you want a story that claws its way into your head and refuses to let go, this delivers. 🖤🔥
Make sure to read part 1 or it won’t make sense.
Queen of the Damned: Part 2 doesn’t just lean into dark romance—it drags you under and makes you enjoy it. This isn’t about survival anymore. It’s about power, control, and the kind of transformation that leaves nothing soft behind.
Briella isn’t the same girl from book one, and honestly, she’s not supposed to be. She’s done being the victim, done running, and fully stepping into something dangerous. Watching her choose darkness instead of fighting it is unsettling in the best way , she’s stronger, colder and far more ruthless, and it’s impossible not to be pulled in by it.
The Damned? Completely unhinged. Brutal, obsessive, and walking the line between protective and possessive in a way that feels almost toxic but that’s what makes it so addictive. Their loyalty to Briella isn’t sweet, it’s consuming and it adds to that chaotic “found family, but make it hellish” energy.
And just when you think it can’t get worse, The Prophet lingers, dragging everything back to where it started and cranking the tension higher. There’s no peace here, just constant pressure, danger, and the sense that everything could snap at any second.
This book is messy, intense, and unapologetically dark. It doesn’t try to soften anything and that’s exactly why it works. If you want something light, this isn’t it. But if you want a story that claws its way into your head and refuses to let go, this delivers. 🖤🔥
June 6, 2026
***BOOK REVIEW***
4 x ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
5 x 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
‘Queen of the Damned’ (book two) by Emily Shore
This book is brutal!! … I thought book one was dark, this is darker!! 🖤 it’s raw and real and all about picking up their shattered pieces and coming together as one!!
It’s a story about survival … about putting their trauma in the past and rising into the Kings 🤴 they are and the queen 👸 that she is!!
The book is intense, dark disturbing and beautiful all at the same time!!
The 5 x MMC’s are 💯% completely unhinged!! Damned!! and completely obsessive!! … they will scorch 🔥 the earth 🌍 to keep her!!
The FMC Is yet again thrown into the pit of hell that is her past!! She has hit rock bottom!! she’s completely and utterly - Broken!! but this does not stop her rising 🐦🔥 from the ashes!! she uses her trauma! her pain! her rage!! … and turns it into her strength!! … she 🥊 fights!! she rises!! and she wears her crown 👑 not with grace but with a more twisted & soul consuming darkness!!
The story truly captures each and every characters passed trauma! It destroys 💔 them and puts them back together in the next chapter!
This conclusion to book one sees them releasing years of dark and buried feelings! 😢 Exposing everything to each other and coming out stronger 💪 for it!!
I Total recommend reading this series of books … but please, please read the ✖️trigger warnings✖️… when the author says this book is dark she’s not lying!!
4 x ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
5 x 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
‘Queen of the Damned’ (book two) by Emily Shore
This book is brutal!! … I thought book one was dark, this is darker!! 🖤 it’s raw and real and all about picking up their shattered pieces and coming together as one!!
It’s a story about survival … about putting their trauma in the past and rising into the Kings 🤴 they are and the queen 👸 that she is!!
The book is intense, dark disturbing and beautiful all at the same time!!
The 5 x MMC’s are 💯% completely unhinged!! Damned!! and completely obsessive!! … they will scorch 🔥 the earth 🌍 to keep her!!
The FMC Is yet again thrown into the pit of hell that is her past!! She has hit rock bottom!! she’s completely and utterly - Broken!! but this does not stop her rising 🐦🔥 from the ashes!! she uses her trauma! her pain! her rage!! … and turns it into her strength!! … she 🥊 fights!! she rises!! and she wears her crown 👑 not with grace but with a more twisted & soul consuming darkness!!
The story truly captures each and every characters passed trauma! It destroys 💔 them and puts them back together in the next chapter!
This conclusion to book one sees them releasing years of dark and buried feelings! 😢 Exposing everything to each other and coming out stronger 💪 for it!!
I Total recommend reading this series of books … but please, please read the ✖️trigger warnings✖️… when the author says this book is dark she’s not lying!!
February 21, 2026
ARC review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Queen of the Damned: Part 2 is pure dark romance chaos in the best possible way: bloody, emotional, and unapologetically intense. If book one was about survival, this sequel is about becoming something dangerous.
Briella’s transformation is the heart of this story. She’s no longer just the girl who escaped and fought back, she’s fully stepping into her role as Queen, choosing her place among the Damned instead of being forced into it. That shift from victim to ruler is powerful and honestly addictive to read. You feel her strength, her rage, and her fierce loyalty to the men who rebuilt her when she was shattered.
The Damned themselves are just as wild and compelling each one brutal, twisted, and strangely protective. Their devotion to Briella is dark, obsessive, and intense, and it gives the book that twisted “found family in hell” vibe that dark romance lovers eat up. And then there’s The Prophet looming in the background, dragging her past back into the story and raising the stakes in a big way.
This sequel leans hard into the themes of power, identity, and choosing your own darkness. It’s gritty, emotional, and completely unhinged in the best way. If you loved the first Queen of the Damned, this one will sink its claws into you and refuse to let go. 🖤🔥
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Queen of the Damned: Part 2 is pure dark romance chaos in the best possible way: bloody, emotional, and unapologetically intense. If book one was about survival, this sequel is about becoming something dangerous.
Briella’s transformation is the heart of this story. She’s no longer just the girl who escaped and fought back, she’s fully stepping into her role as Queen, choosing her place among the Damned instead of being forced into it. That shift from victim to ruler is powerful and honestly addictive to read. You feel her strength, her rage, and her fierce loyalty to the men who rebuilt her when she was shattered.
The Damned themselves are just as wild and compelling each one brutal, twisted, and strangely protective. Their devotion to Briella is dark, obsessive, and intense, and it gives the book that twisted “found family in hell” vibe that dark romance lovers eat up. And then there’s The Prophet looming in the background, dragging her past back into the story and raising the stakes in a big way.
This sequel leans hard into the themes of power, identity, and choosing your own darkness. It’s gritty, emotional, and completely unhinged in the best way. If you loved the first Queen of the Damned, this one will sink its claws into you and refuse to let go. 🖤🔥
September 20, 2026
Dark and Unhinged level of SPICY
Part Two picks up where Part One left us and wastes absolutely no time throwing us right back into the chaos. Briella has been through hell, but watching her stop simply surviving and finally embrace the woman she has become was EVERYTHING. She’s not waiting to be saved anymore—she’s taking her crown. 👑
And the Damned… these men are absolutely f'n unhinged. 😂 Obsessive, possessive, brutal, protective, and completely devoted to their Queen. We also get more of their pasts and the trauma that shaped each of them, and I loved getting those deeper layers.
The banter, the darkness, the violence, the spice, the emotional moments… Emily Shore really said, “You thought Part One was dark? Hold my drink.” 😂🔥
What surprised me most was how much healing was woven into all the darkness. These characters are broken in so many different ways, but somehow they become a family and help each other put the pieces back together.
This was a wild, twisted, emotional ride from beginning to end, and I loved watching Briella finally own her darkness instead of letting it own her.
Definitely read Part One first—this is one story split into two parts. And PLEASE check the trigger warnings. This one is not for the faint of heart.
Part Two picks up where Part One left us and wastes absolutely no time throwing us right back into the chaos. Briella has been through hell, but watching her stop simply surviving and finally embrace the woman she has become was EVERYTHING. She’s not waiting to be saved anymore—she’s taking her crown. 👑
And the Damned… these men are absolutely f'n unhinged. 😂 Obsessive, possessive, brutal, protective, and completely devoted to their Queen. We also get more of their pasts and the trauma that shaped each of them, and I loved getting those deeper layers.
The banter, the darkness, the violence, the spice, the emotional moments… Emily Shore really said, “You thought Part One was dark? Hold my drink.” 😂🔥
What surprised me most was how much healing was woven into all the darkness. These characters are broken in so many different ways, but somehow they become a family and help each other put the pieces back together.
This was a wild, twisted, emotional ride from beginning to end, and I loved watching Briella finally own her darkness instead of letting it own her.
Definitely read Part One first—this is one story split into two parts. And PLEASE check the trigger warnings. This one is not for the faint of heart.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Wow. Let me always start by saying ***TRIGGER WARNINGS***
I think this book (&part 1) probably contained every trigger warning possible but if you can get past those you’re in for a wild, emotional ride.
I’ve read some pitch black books but going into part 2 of Queen of the Damned, I was already hooked on those boys & knew what I was letting myself in for. The utterly disgusting cliffhanger that Emily left us on (haha thanks for the heartbreak there Emily 😂) from part 1 was horrendous but said then I knew it was full of promise and boy did it fulfill.
I have laughed out loud.. I have bawled.. I have feared and sighed and you name it I think anyone who’s finished it, has felt it.
As with any of my reviews I don’t like giving away plot or spoilers but this book stunned me in one of the most profound ways. Yes it’s full of every trigger warning possible, smut, smut and more smut but it’s full of healing too and that’s what’s made these two books for me. If you are looking for something that’s probably quite frankly from the pits of hell itself but brings you into the light.. this is it. ***TRIGGER WARNINGS**
I think this book (&part 1) probably contained every trigger warning possible but if you can get past those you’re in for a wild, emotional ride.
I’ve read some pitch black books but going into part 2 of Queen of the Damned, I was already hooked on those boys & knew what I was letting myself in for. The utterly disgusting cliffhanger that Emily left us on (haha thanks for the heartbreak there Emily 😂) from part 1 was horrendous but said then I knew it was full of promise and boy did it fulfill.
I have laughed out loud.. I have bawled.. I have feared and sighed and you name it I think anyone who’s finished it, has felt it.
As with any of my reviews I don’t like giving away plot or spoilers but this book stunned me in one of the most profound ways. Yes it’s full of every trigger warning possible, smut, smut and more smut but it’s full of healing too and that’s what’s made these two books for me. If you are looking for something that’s probably quite frankly from the pits of hell itself but brings you into the light.. this is it. ***TRIGGER WARNINGS**
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC REVIEW
Queen of the Damned: Part Two jumps right in where Part One leaves off, and you are immediately thrown into the thick of it. It was nice to learn more about each of the MMCs' backstories and their traumas, which made their actions and characteristics much clearer.
There was a good relationship progression between all the characters. Rory and Bri really begin to connect throughout the book, which surprised me since I wasn’t convinced it would happen after reading Part One. I particularly loved the relationship that unfolded between Jude and Vincent! If I had to pick a favourite character, it would be a hard toss-up between both Jude and Vincent.
However, this book is definitely not for the faint of heart. I didn’t find it as dark as Part One, but nonetheless, make sure to check the trigger warnings!
Just like Part One, I did find there was some repetitiveness throughout the book, but again, I found it was due to telling 6 different POVs throughout. This is the main reason I have given it 4/5 stars.
Overall, I enjoyed this read, and if you enjoy a dark why-choose romance, give it a try!
Queen of the Damned: Part Two jumps right in where Part One leaves off, and you are immediately thrown into the thick of it. It was nice to learn more about each of the MMCs' backstories and their traumas, which made their actions and characteristics much clearer.
There was a good relationship progression between all the characters. Rory and Bri really begin to connect throughout the book, which surprised me since I wasn’t convinced it would happen after reading Part One. I particularly loved the relationship that unfolded between Jude and Vincent! If I had to pick a favourite character, it would be a hard toss-up between both Jude and Vincent.
However, this book is definitely not for the faint of heart. I didn’t find it as dark as Part One, but nonetheless, make sure to check the trigger warnings!
Just like Part One, I did find there was some repetitiveness throughout the book, but again, I found it was due to telling 6 different POVs throughout. This is the main reason I have given it 4/5 stars.
Overall, I enjoyed this read, and if you enjoy a dark why-choose romance, give it a try!
April 4, 2026
I loved returning to Brielle’s story in Queen of the Damned Part 2! Sometimes you want to hate Rory, Raphael, Seth, Vincent, and Jude but they’re so devoted to their queen and each other, it’s hard to ever fully hate them. Emily Shore has a unique talent for breaking her characters even further without building them back up in a way that makes it feel like that’s exactly what everyone needed to heal.
They don’t try to fix her and she doesn’t fix them. She just shows them how her jagged pieces fit theirs so perfectly it was like they needed to absorb her scars to connect them in a way they never could before Brielle. And they were polyamorous before she came along. This is definitely *dark* but if you read a lot of dark romance, you’ll be okay. Always check the trigger menu, though!
Part 2 is just as entertaining and pulls you in just as much as Part 1. I love Emily Shore’s writing style and how she manages to make her books read almost like poetry. There’s always a lot of spice in her books but it’s not overdone and I didn’t feel like it ever took away from the plot itself.
I read an ARC but it did not bias my review.
They don’t try to fix her and she doesn’t fix them. She just shows them how her jagged pieces fit theirs so perfectly it was like they needed to absorb her scars to connect them in a way they never could before Brielle. And they were polyamorous before she came along. This is definitely *dark* but if you read a lot of dark romance, you’ll be okay. Always check the trigger menu, though!
Part 2 is just as entertaining and pulls you in just as much as Part 1. I love Emily Shore’s writing style and how she manages to make her books read almost like poetry. There’s always a lot of spice in her books but it’s not overdone and I didn’t feel like it ever took away from the plot itself.
I read an ARC but it did not bias my review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC REVIEW
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This sequel somehow managed to go even darker… and I was completely obsessed.
Briella’s growth in this book is everything. She’s no longer just surviving, she’s stepping fully into her power, embracing her darkness, and becoming someone truly unstoppable. Watching her transformation was so satisfying.
And the Damned? Even more unhinged. Their obsession, loyalty, and twisted devotion to her is on another level. The dynamic between them all is intense, raw, and impossible to look away from.
The tension never lets up between the danger, the emotional pull, and the constant chaos, I was hooked the entire time. It’s gritty, violent, and unapologetically dark, but still has that strong thread of found family woven through it.
And I have to say I loved the HEA. After everything they go through, it felt so well deserved and honestly perfect for them.
If you loved the first book, this one takes everything up a notch. More darkness, more obsession, and a heroine who truly claims her crown. 🔥
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This sequel somehow managed to go even darker… and I was completely obsessed.
Briella’s growth in this book is everything. She’s no longer just surviving, she’s stepping fully into her power, embracing her darkness, and becoming someone truly unstoppable. Watching her transformation was so satisfying.
And the Damned? Even more unhinged. Their obsession, loyalty, and twisted devotion to her is on another level. The dynamic between them all is intense, raw, and impossible to look away from.
The tension never lets up between the danger, the emotional pull, and the constant chaos, I was hooked the entire time. It’s gritty, violent, and unapologetically dark, but still has that strong thread of found family woven through it.
And I have to say I loved the HEA. After everything they go through, it felt so well deserved and honestly perfect for them.
If you loved the first book, this one takes everything up a notch. More darkness, more obsession, and a heroine who truly claims her crown. 🔥
March 25, 2026
Yeah, so…just wow. After the ending of the first book, I needed some answers!!!! And I dang sure got them!!! Emily Shore delivered!! The second part of this duet was 🔥🔥.
Briella…she is mighty and resilient! The universe has tore her down in more ways than one but she has found to strength to get back up and keep going! Now the boys, whew! What a handful!! I mean how does one go about handling an actual psychopath? Really! Inquiring minds want to know!! Jude. I just love him! so strong and protective! Vinnie. The strong silent type, you know the type, hot as hades and can snap you like a twig! Seth. Such a golden retriever!! Loved him!! And Rory. He was a PHENOMENAL character!! I loved their verbal matches!!! But with all of this being said…my favorite character was 100% hands down…Pew Pew! I WANT ONE!! 😁😍
But for real…read this book, read this duet, read the whole series! Just tremendous! But beware the dark side, for it is pitch black in some areas!!! If that’s your style…ENJOY!!!
Briella…she is mighty and resilient! The universe has tore her down in more ways than one but she has found to strength to get back up and keep going! Now the boys, whew! What a handful!! I mean how does one go about handling an actual psychopath? Really! Inquiring minds want to know!! Jude. I just love him! so strong and protective! Vinnie. The strong silent type, you know the type, hot as hades and can snap you like a twig! Seth. Such a golden retriever!! Loved him!! And Rory. He was a PHENOMENAL character!! I loved their verbal matches!!! But with all of this being said…my favorite character was 100% hands down…Pew Pew! I WANT ONE!! 😁😍
But for real…read this book, read this duet, read the whole series! Just tremendous! But beware the dark side, for it is pitch black in some areas!!! If that’s your style…ENJOY!!!
May 3, 2026
fantastic
I loved both part one and two of queen of the damned, each character had a level of trauma, people could relate to, they are all abit shattered but they managed to make a family out of the pieces, briella is the final piece of the family, possibly the most broken piece each but each of the damned gives her something that helps her put herself back together. Jude heals, Vincent is the caretaker, Rory lets her be herself no matter how visions,Seth is the one who makes her laugh and builds her up and Raphael, he provides the perfect stage for her to give up her demons, to create new ones.
This duet is dark, gritty, Raw and Real it has you feeling for the FMC and trying to understand the minds of monsters and how they came to be and if you think about it that isn't far from what we do in reality.
100 percent worth the read. Emily puts her heart and soul into all her books but this one, it's special.
Please check the trigger warnings this isn't for everyone but if your a dark romance girly who doesn't mind dancing with the demons then this is for you
I loved both part one and two of queen of the damned, each character had a level of trauma, people could relate to, they are all abit shattered but they managed to make a family out of the pieces, briella is the final piece of the family, possibly the most broken piece each but each of the damned gives her something that helps her put herself back together. Jude heals, Vincent is the caretaker, Rory lets her be herself no matter how visions,Seth is the one who makes her laugh and builds her up and Raphael, he provides the perfect stage for her to give up her demons, to create new ones.
This duet is dark, gritty, Raw and Real it has you feeling for the FMC and trying to understand the minds of monsters and how they came to be and if you think about it that isn't far from what we do in reality.
100 percent worth the read. Emily puts her heart and soul into all her books but this one, it's special.
Please check the trigger warnings this isn't for everyone but if your a dark romance girly who doesn't mind dancing with the demons then this is for you
October 5, 2026
★★★★★ 🖤🔥
WHAT. DID. I. JUST. READ?!
Queen of the Damned had me completely obsessed from the very beginning. I flew through both books because once I started, there was absolutely no putting them down.
Dark, twisted, intense and completely addictive. The characters are morally questionable, the tension is insane, and the chemistry had me absolutely losing my mind. 🥵
And the MEN… excuse me?! The possessiveness, obsession, dominance and “touch her and die” energy had me screaming at my Kindle.
I went into these books expecting dark romance, but Emily Shore really said “you want dark? I’ll show you dark.” 😂🖤
The plot kept me hooked, the spice delivered, and the characters had me emotionally invested way more than I was prepared for.
If you love dark romance, possessive men, morally grey characters, obsession, danger and a whole lot of spice — READ THESE.
Completely unhinged. Completely addictive.
5 stars, zero regrets, and probably several new fictional men living rent-free in my head. 🖤🔥
WHAT. DID. I. JUST. READ?!
Queen of the Damned had me completely obsessed from the very beginning. I flew through both books because once I started, there was absolutely no putting them down.
Dark, twisted, intense and completely addictive. The characters are morally questionable, the tension is insane, and the chemistry had me absolutely losing my mind. 🥵
And the MEN… excuse me?! The possessiveness, obsession, dominance and “touch her and die” energy had me screaming at my Kindle.
I went into these books expecting dark romance, but Emily Shore really said “you want dark? I’ll show you dark.” 😂🖤
The plot kept me hooked, the spice delivered, and the characters had me emotionally invested way more than I was prepared for.
If you love dark romance, possessive men, morally grey characters, obsession, danger and a whole lot of spice — READ THESE.
Completely unhinged. Completely addictive.
5 stars, zero regrets, and probably several new fictional men living rent-free in my head. 🖤🔥
Review of advance copy received from Author
First, and foremost - READ THE TRIGGER WARNINGS!!! Emily Shore writes pitch black dark romance (at least this series anyways). Protect your mental well being and be aware of the triggers... there are a lot.
Now that that's out of the way.... it took me 9 (NINE) pages to be obsessed with this book!! I completed this 300+ page book in less than 12 hours, I could not put it down! I started falling for these characters in book one... in book 2 I became obsessed!! The attention to detail, the backstories, the redemption arcs (d@mn soc.io.p@th), the trauma, the love (yes legit love), and growing relationships.... Emily, has once again, created a world and story that you can immerse yourself in, and lose yourself in. Brielle shares the most intimate and devastating parts of her, and he men (Jude, Vincent, Rory, Seth and Raphael) reciprocate with stories and growth of their own. I cannot get enough and I am sad that this story is over... but I can always read it again!
Now that that's out of the way.... it took me 9 (NINE) pages to be obsessed with this book!! I completed this 300+ page book in less than 12 hours, I could not put it down! I started falling for these characters in book one... in book 2 I became obsessed!! The attention to detail, the backstories, the redemption arcs (d@mn soc.io.p@th), the trauma, the love (yes legit love), and growing relationships.... Emily, has once again, created a world and story that you can immerse yourself in, and lose yourself in. Brielle shares the most intimate and devastating parts of her, and he men (Jude, Vincent, Rory, Seth and Raphael) reciprocate with stories and growth of their own. I cannot get enough and I am sad that this story is over... but I can always read it again!
March 8, 2026
I was lucky enough to read an early ARC of this. If you thought book 1 was a little unhinged, just wait until you read this. Check content warnings because I’m sure there are triggers galore in here.
Briella’s dark adventures with her five masked men continue. After an intensely soul baring evening, she and the guys -mostly- are lulled into what could almost pass as a normal existence… until Briella’s past catches up with her and leads to a series of events that even Raphael couldn’t fully expect.
It’s intense. It’s dark. It’s very emotional as the men share more of their story, Bri shares hers, and finds out they’re connected even more than she thought. The resurgence of her past also means Bri is thrown back into an old nightmare and forced to confront some serious fears and insecurities.
This was a JOURNEY. I was emotionally tired after reading it. The resilience of the human mind , body, and spirit when they have something to live for is truly astounding.
Briella’s dark adventures with her five masked men continue. After an intensely soul baring evening, she and the guys -mostly- are lulled into what could almost pass as a normal existence… until Briella’s past catches up with her and leads to a series of events that even Raphael couldn’t fully expect.
It’s intense. It’s dark. It’s very emotional as the men share more of their story, Bri shares hers, and finds out they’re connected even more than she thought. The resurgence of her past also means Bri is thrown back into an old nightmare and forced to confront some serious fears and insecurities.
This was a JOURNEY. I was emotionally tired after reading it. The resilience of the human mind , body, and spirit when they have something to live for is truly astounding.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I’m a firm believer in books finding me when I need them the most. I don’t read off my list, I read off of a feeling; a sense of knowing. With that said, Queen of the Damned was meant to find me at this point in my life. This isn’t just a story about a woman and five brutally hot, dangerous men. No, this is simply a story of growth, a rebirth, a resurrection of the main character and the reader. I cried, I laughed, I yelled, kicked my feet and swooned over every single one of them, especially Breilla. Not everyone is going to understand or even feel the depth of this book if you don’t resonate with the FMC, or the author for that matter. This isn’t a story for the faint of heart (there are plenty of warnings before the story starts). If you are truly ready to meet your own demons and rise above them through reading a story, this is the story I would recommend.
To quote Rory “Bloody Jesus, Mary and Joseph!” you are in for a wild ride.
To quote Rory “Bloody Jesus, Mary and Joseph!” you are in for a wild ride.
March 28, 2026
Thank you to Emily Shore and BookFunnel for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. Apologies again for this review coming after publish. Life got in the way again!
I absolutely loved every second of this book. The storyline still hasn’t failed to pull me in. Still love our five little monsters. Loved hearing their backstories in this second part. And of course, the SPOICE!! This had everything I felt was missing (personally) from Den of Vipers. Still loved that book, but I’m not a big fan of mafia. This is exactly what I was needing. I will absolutely read more of Emily Shore’s work in the future.
I did notice a couple of typos, but all were toward the end, and I’m not sure if this has been fixed for non-arc versions. Page 281, the word ‘and’ is missing the ‘a’. Page 346, a sentence just cuts off in the middle, no hyphen to cut it off. It just stops. And the first time Hulda’s name is said, it’s spelled ‘Huldah’, where the rest of the time it does not have the second ‘h’.
I absolutely loved every second of this book. The storyline still hasn’t failed to pull me in. Still love our five little monsters. Loved hearing their backstories in this second part. And of course, the SPOICE!! This had everything I felt was missing (personally) from Den of Vipers. Still loved that book, but I’m not a big fan of mafia. This is exactly what I was needing. I will absolutely read more of Emily Shore’s work in the future.
I did notice a couple of typos, but all were toward the end, and I’m not sure if this has been fixed for non-arc versions. Page 281, the word ‘and’ is missing the ‘a’. Page 346, a sentence just cuts off in the middle, no hyphen to cut it off. It just stops. And the first time Hulda’s name is said, it’s spelled ‘Huldah’, where the rest of the time it does not have the second ‘h’.
April 13, 2026
*Received as an ARC from the author*
I can’t believe it but Part 2 is even better than part 1! The humor, the banter, the tension, the spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Sooo good!!! 🥵🥵🥵 A much different vibe in Part 2 as well, in my opinion. The evolution of the love and devotion between the FMC and the MMCs was amazing, and those who like a why-choose with a HEA will love this book! But don’t worry, it’s still a very dark romance and there’s plenty of action and suspense in and out of the bedroom!
I was absolutely hooked on this story from the beginning and any reader interested in it should definitely read part 1 first to get the full depth of the plot and the characters, and fully understand the background. (Readers should also definitely check their trigger warnings, this is just as dark as the first book!)
I really loved the ending and how the story is wrapped up. I have thoroughly enjoyed every one of these characters and I hope to read a lot more from Emily Shore!
I can’t believe it but Part 2 is even better than part 1! The humor, the banter, the tension, the spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Sooo good!!! 🥵🥵🥵 A much different vibe in Part 2 as well, in my opinion. The evolution of the love and devotion between the FMC and the MMCs was amazing, and those who like a why-choose with a HEA will love this book! But don’t worry, it’s still a very dark romance and there’s plenty of action and suspense in and out of the bedroom!
I was absolutely hooked on this story from the beginning and any reader interested in it should definitely read part 1 first to get the full depth of the plot and the characters, and fully understand the background. (Readers should also definitely check their trigger warnings, this is just as dark as the first book!)
I really loved the ending and how the story is wrapped up. I have thoroughly enjoyed every one of these characters and I hope to read a lot more from Emily Shore!
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